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| weather | the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a given time in a given place |
| severe weather | weather that is dangerous or causes damage |
| hurricane | an area of low pressure into which air rushes, creating powerful winds that spiral around a central eye |
| meteorology | the scientific study of Earth's weather |
| meteorologist | a person who studies the causes and effects of Earth's weather |
| forecast | predictions to let people know what kind of weather to expect the next day or the next week |
| temperature | how hot or cold the air is |
| humidity | the amount of water vapor in the air |
| wind direction | the compass direction from which the wind is coming |
| wind speed | how fast the air is moving past a measuring point |
| pressure | the force of the air pushing in all directions |
| visibility | the distance one can see through the air |
| thermometer | measures temperature |
| barometer | measures air pressure |
| hygrometer | measures humidity |
| anemometer | measures wind speed |
| wind vane | measures wind direction |
